Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness spoke with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, to request international technical and strategic support for Jamaica to advance national recovery and reconstruction following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa.

UNOPS will be working hand in hand with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) to support Jamaica’s recovery.

Prime Minister Holness emphasized that Jamaica’s goal is to “build forward stronger, safer, and smarter,” ensuring that reconstruction integrates global best practices and safeguards the lives and livelihoods of Jamaicans.